Washington - Caldwell Parent Update

**There will be Cheese Bread instead of cheese pizza all week.**

• Chess Club 3:45 - 4:30 pm
• School Board Meeting 6:30 - 7:30 pm
• Polonia Soccer Club 5:30 - 8:00 pm

• WUHS French Students to visit Middle School 10:15 - 11:15 am
• Boys Basketball Practice 6:00 - 8:00 pm

• NJHS Talent Show 2:00 - 3:00 pm
• Drama Club 3:45 - 4:30 pm
• NJHS Talent Show 6:00 - 7:00 pm

• NEHS Meeting 3:45-4:30 pm (Bring a note to stay after)
• Boys Basketball Practice 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Friday, November 20

• Bake Sale 1:30 - 3:00
• National Honor Society Meeting 3:45 - 4:30 pm

Dear Washington–Caldwell Families,

In mid-November, we anticipate the public release of our Wisconsin School and District Report Cards for the 2025–2026 school year. These report cards include results from the Forward Exam our students completed in spring 2026, along with other measures of school performance. Over the past several years, Washington–Caldwell has earned the Exceeds Expectations rating, and we look forward to sharing this year’s results with our school community.

The Wisconsin Forward Exam is a statewide assessment that measures students’ learning in relation to Wisconsin’s academic standards. At Washington–Caldwell, it covers four subject areas:

• English language arts: Grades 3–8

• Mathematics: Grades 3–8

• Science: Grades 4 and 8

• Social studies: Grades 4 and 8

The overall report card rating considers student achievement, academic growth, progress among students who need additional support, and indicators of readiness for future success, such as attendance. Forward Exam results are an important part of this broader picture of our school’s performance.

The report card results remain under embargo, meaning they cannot be shared publicly until the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s official release in mid-November. Once released, we will share our results and explain what they tell us about our strengths and opportunities for continued improvement.

Career Day

We are excited to host Career Day on December 4 for our middle school students! Ms. Jocelyn Fields has reached out to families seeking volunteers who would be willing to share information about their careers, their daily work, and the pathways that led them to their current positions.

If you or someone you know would be interested in presenting, please contact Ms. Fields at jfields@washcald.com or call the main office. We welcome speakers from a wide variety of occupations to help students explore career opportunities and the different ways to prepare for them, including college, technical education, apprenticeships, military service, and entering the workforce. Career Day helps students connect their classroom learning with the world of work, discover new interests, and begin thinking about their own career goals. Thank you for helping us bring these opportunities to life for our students!

Sincerely,

Kevin

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Please remember if your child has a fever 100.4 or higher, vomiting, or diarrhea, they need to be free of these things for at least 24 hours before returning to school. This is to help prevent further sicknesses and keep the infection rates down. Healthy students and happy learning is our goal!

If you have any questions or concerns about these protocols you can reach out to our District Nurse, Rachel Pankonin.

Dousman Transport has a bus app you can use to track your students on the bus route. Check out the flyers for more information. Washington-Caldwell buses are Waterford 4, 9, 10. Reach out to DTS if you have further questions!

The 2026-2027 School Calendar can also be found by going to the link at the top of www.washcald.com.

Older child's literacy: Have your child write an argument for a particular privilege or item that he or she wants; be sure the argument includes reasons why you should support it.

PLEASE LOOK AND SEE IF ANY OF THE ITEMS IN THE PICTURE BELONG TO YOUR FAMILY.

Just a reminder, all items not claimed will be donated monthly. Thank you!

Lunch money can be added to accounts by sending in a check to the main office or electronically depositing money through E-Funds. The E-Funds link can be found on the school website or the link is https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56247 Reach out if you need assistance!

Lunch balances will not show in E-Funds. You can see current lunch balances in PowerSchool.

Student lunch is $3.50 (this includes 1/2 pint of milk).

An Extra Entrée is $2.50.

Milk Only is $0.40.

The lunch menu can be found on the school website or it is linked below.

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications are available year round on the school website under the Parent section. Please reach out to Kelli Vogt if you have questions. The link is referenced below.

**There will be Cheese Bread instead of cheese pizza all week.**

"Did You Know? Let’s Clear the Smoke," presented by Aurora SFAP. This free virtual session offers a balanced look at cannabis use today, including potential impacts on youth and families, and provides practical guidance for informed conversations, healthy decision-making, and clear expectations at home. Please see the three flyers below.

Ms. Kelli Vogt, Assistant Principal -- kvogt@washcald.com

Ms. Karen Kaldor, Main Office PM Secretary - kkaldor@washcald.com

Mrs. Nicole Smith, Main Office AM Secretary -- nsmith@washcald.com

Dousman Transport Bus Company 262-910-1310

Website: www.washcald.com
Location: 8937 Big Bend Road, Waterford, WI, USA
Phone: 262-662-3466
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wcbulldogs